After Blood, Now Microplastics Found in Human Lungs, Scientists Surprised

Microplastics were found in the human lungs for the first time. Since it is nearly impossible for anything other than air to reach the lungs, scientists are surprised to find tiny particles of plastic there.

Microplastics found in human lungs: Study says.

Scientists have found microscopic particles of plastic in the deepest part of the human lungs.

This claim has been made in a study published in a journal named Science of the Total Environment.

The study used samples of healthy lung tissues from next to the surgery targets.

During the study, particles up to 0.003 mm in size were analyzed and spectroscopy was used to identify the type of plastic.

Actually, lung tissue samples of 13 patients were sent for examination. All these patients were undergoing surgery. Micro plastics were found in 11 of these samples.

According to the study, 39 microplastics were found in 11 of the 13 lung tissue samples. There are 12 types of these plastics.

Although the most common particles were from polypropylene, which is used in plastic packaging and pipes, there were also particles from PET, which is used to make bottles.

However, microplastics have been found in the lungs at autopsies in the past. But this is the first time it has been found in living individuals.

How does Micro Plastics succeed to reach human lungs: Scientists surprised.

It has been found in various studies that the microparticles of plastics are reaching the human body in different ways. They can enter the body through breath, food, and water.

Just last month, there was news of microplastics being found in human blood.

But if the plastics have reached the lungs, then it is really a matter of concern to us.

In fact, until now it has been believed that the tubes (bronchioles) leading from our nose to the lungs are so narrow that nothing but air can pass through them.

Since it is considered impossible for anything other than air to reach the lungs, the presence of plastics deep in the lungs has increased the concern of scientists.

According to the paper’s lead author Laura Sadofsky, this is the first instance of plastics being found in living individuals.

Laura said,

“We did not expect to find the highest number of particles in the lower regions of the lungs, or particles of the sizes we found.”

Laura Sadofsky

She further said,

“It is surprising as the airways are smaller in the lower parts of the lungs and we would have expected particles of these sizes to be filtered out or trapped before getting this deep.”

Laura Sadofsky

The whole earth planet is getting buried under plastic debris.

Plastics have become an integral part of our lives in this way, without them now it is difficult to carry on our work. We find plastics in many things we use on a daily basis.

But at the same time now plastics are becoming a terrible problem for the whole world.

From the tops of snowy mountains to the depths of the oceans, plastic is everywhere.

Due to this water, land, and air are all getting polluted.

It is reaching the body of humans, animals, birds, and sea creatures.

Every day a huge amount of plastic waste is thrown all over the world, and microplastics pollute the whole earth.

The whole earth planet is getting buried under plastic debris.

Need for studies on plastics, environment, and human health.

Studies have found that micro and nanoparticles of plastics reach various organs inside the human body. Microplastics have also been found in the placenta of pregnant women.

Therefore, there is a need for comprehensive studies on plastics, the environment, and human health to tackle the dangers posed by plastics.

The data obtained from this study will be helpful in conducting studies on air pollution, microplastics, and human health.

As Laura Sadofsky said,

“This data provides an important advance in the field of air pollution, microplastics, and human health,”

Laura Sadofsky